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EJ09 JOU

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,404 mi
Last recorded86,404 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,404 miles

Pre-check oil level low topped up prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pre-check oil level low topped up prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake/parkbrake not locking and no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively not locking in the rollers and low reading (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,636 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,888 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EJ09 JOU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ09 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ09 JOU registered?

EJ09 JOU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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